to win decisively and thoroughly against opponents in a competition or fight
(of an animal, child, or plant) to grow vigorously or develop strongly
wachsen
to spread or circulate news, rumors, or information widely
verbreiten,ausbreiten
to dispose of or rid oneself of something, such as assets, possessions, or responsibilities
to abandon or desert someone, typically in a time of need or difficulty
to sharpen or stimulate, typically referring to one's appetite, curiosity, or interest
to reply quickly and sharply, often in a clever or aggressive manner
to obtain legal ownership and protection for an invention or innovation
to engage in lively, noisy, and often excessive drinking and celebration, especially in a social gathering or festive setting
to illegally take someone away, especially by force or deception
entführen,kidnappen
to put an idea, proposition, theory, etc. forward for further consideration